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{{Short description|Filmmaker responsible for visual effects}}
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{{Not to be confused with|Special effects supervisor}}
In the context of [[film]] and [[television]] production, a '''visual effects supervisor''' is responsible for achieving the creative aims of the director or producers through the use of [[visual effects]].<ref>[http://creativeskillset.org/job_roles/4265_vfx_supervisor Creativeskillset.org]</ref>

While it is a creative role, most supervisors possess a strong technical background and are capable of making informed decisions about the most efficient and effective technique to employ to solve the problem at hand.  Often a supervisor will work in tandem with a visual effects producer and [[CG Supervisor|computer graphics supervisor]].

Supervisors can be employed directly by a film production company or work for a visual effects company.  Often there are several VFX supervisors on a project, although there is typically a senior VFX supervisor directing their efforts.

Specific responsibilities vary depending on the nature of the production, however most supervisors:
* Handle a VFX project from conception through to completion.
* Manage and direct the technical, artistic, and production personnel.
* Possess a knowledge of various visual effects techniques with emphasis on camera set-ups and film knowledge with an eye for composition and camera work. 
* Accurately predict timing and associated costs of project.
* Collaborate on the bidding and negotiation processes.

The Visual Effects Society is a prominent trade organization representing the interests of visual effects professionals.

==See also==
*[[Graphics coordinator]]
*[[VFX Creative Director]]

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